Sunrise & sunset times in Sapporo, Japan
On Sunday 14 June 2026, the sun rises at 03:54 and sets at 19:15 in Sapporo. All times are shown in the Asia/Tokyo timezone.
Today in Sapporo
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Golden hour in Sapporo today
Golden hour is the soft, warm light when the sun is low — from just after sunrise up to a few degrees above the horizon, and again from a few degrees down to sunset. The exact length depends on latitude and the time of year.
Photographers use golden hour for soft, directional warm light. Architects and travellers track it to time outdoor shots and walks in Sapporo when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Sapporo (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Sapporo’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:03 | 16:24 | 11:43 | 9h 21m |
| February | 06:32 | 17:05 | 11:48 | 10h 32m |
| March | 05:47 | 17:40 | 11:43 | 11h 52m |
| April | 04:53 | 18:16 | 11:34 | 13h 23m |
| May | 04:11 | 18:50 | 11:30 | 14h 38m |
| June | 03:54 | 19:15 | 11:35 | 15h 20m |
| July | 04:08 | 19:12 | 11:40 | 15h 03m |
| August | 04:39 | 18:37 | 11:39 | 13h 57m |
| September | 05:13 | 17:45 | 11:29 | 12h 31m |
| October | 05:47 | 16:52 | 11:20 | 11h 05m |
| November | 06:26 | 16:11 | 11:19 | 9h 44m |
| December | 06:58 | 16:00 | 11:29 | 9h 01m |
Solar year in Sapporo (2026)
Day length in Sapporo swings by 6h 22m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Sapporo
Longest day in Sapporo: 15h 11m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 8h 49m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 15h 10m.
Moon tonight in Sapporo
Next full moon on 29 June 2026, next new moon on 15 June 2026. See the full moon page for the live phase visual and a moon overlay on the interactive map.
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise in Sapporo today?▼
The sun rises at 03:54 Asia/Tokyo in Sapporo, Japan today.
What time is sunset in Sapporo today?▼
The sun sets at 19:15 Asia/Tokyo in Sapporo today.
How long is the day in Sapporo today?▼
Daylight in Sapporo today lasts 15 hours and 20 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Sapporo?▼
The morning golden hour in Sapporo runs from 03:19 to 04:37, and the evening golden hour runs from 18:31 to 19:50.
What is the timezone of Sapporo?▼
Sapporo uses the Asia/Tokyo timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Sapporo?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Sapporo is 21 June 2026, with 15h 22m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Sapporo?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Sapporo is 22 December 2026, with 8h 60m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Sapporo?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Sapporo swings by 6h 22m.